Parents who would like to know if they qualify for child care assistance can call the child care application line at (845) 615-5452 for a screening. Free High-Quality Preschool at OECC!Call 973-677-4000 ext. Visit the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) page for guides, videos, and other resources to help you fill out your CCA application. Apply to pre-K programs the year your child turns 4. There is a pre-K seat for every 4-year-old NYC resident. To obtain an application for a child care program license or registration, you will take the Child Day Care Orientation. 1. Families must feel welcomed. Families must feel welcomed into your school community.